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Kabwe's aka Bam's build
For those that have been following my build thread sorry I deleted it due to me canceling my picture hosting site and all my pics disappeared. I’ve been working over the last couple weeks to put it back up and finally finished it . If I missed something that was there before let me know and I’ll put it back.
Here is what I started with. 1958 Chevy Big Window I only bought it for the cab. The guy I bought it from kept it in a trailer park. ![]() So I’ll start with the frame I installed a Mustang II , 4 link, and c-notched the rear of the frame. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I made a frame rotisserie out of two engine stands to get the frame ready for paint. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 02-01-2011 at 04:20 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
8.5 Chevy Rearend Narrowed to 58 inches (mounting point to mounting point) with moser housing ends and axles.
![]() ![]() ![]() 4 Link install. ![]() ![]() I had to modify the caliper bracket and the axles retainer to install my disc brakes. Here is what I came up with. ![]() ![]() The rearend completed . With the micky mouse ears off the rearend looks cleaner, and will clear the bed floor. ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 09-24-2012 at 06:50 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
There was extensive rust damage on this cab but I wanted a big window cab and I had to have it.lol I should have waited because I ended up building a cab.lol I had to replace both cab corners, the steps and rockers, floors, and the roof.
Cab corners replaced ![]() ![]() Steps replaced ![]() ![]() ![]() Floor replaced ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Roof replaced.
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58 Fender repair
![]() ![]() ![]() I ended up cutting the front portion out and made a better patch to get a nicer edge. You notice it in the final pic. ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 11-10-2011 at 12:47 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
After all this work I knew what I really wanted was a 55-56 truck. I have a 55 210 and I always wanted twins.lol
![]() ![]() I decided to change the front clip to a 55. How it came about was a friend challenged me to fix some terrible 55 fenders and they came out nice so I said why not. 55 Fenders ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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The truck will be running a 2003 5.3 and 40L60E transmission
The motor mounts I fab up. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 01-14-2011 at 07:04 PM. |
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Okay that pretty much up to date other than the custom mods I added which are.
55 Chevy car dash ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shaved parking lights ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shaved drip rails ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 01-24-2011 at 06:22 PM. |
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Smooth the vent cover
![]() Shaved gas filler ![]() Shaved firewall ![]() ![]() Smooth the rear section of the cab and added a 3rd brake light ![]() ![]() ![]() Rounded door corners ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 01-15-2011 at 11:09 AM. |
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Rounded front and rear bed corners
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Mini tubs ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shaved door hands and bearclaws latches installed in reverse because I want the solenoid in the cab corner instead of at the bottom of the door. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 01-24-2011 at 06:01 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
47-55 1st Series Chevy Truck Battery access door.
![]() Pancaked the hood. I took an inch out. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A couple of mock up pics. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Kabwe; 01-24-2011 at 06:16 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Twins are hot; your truck and car are nice too! Nice build project. Keep the pics. coming.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
i was wondering where this build went...glad to see it back up
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I'm still amazed at the amount of work you've done to your truck.
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You got nerve.lol You've done a lot of work also and you've done a great job I might add. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-13-2011 at 06:55 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Glad to see that your build is back up! I reference it all the time. Thanxs for all the pictures; it sure helps us novice people out with our mods.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Good to see things are back. I bet you were a little PO.
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Not really I just did this thread in a word file with all the HTML so it was a simple copy past to put everything back. Plus it gave me a chance to put all my pics in my flickr account. I had them in several locations on the net. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-14-2011 at 08:19 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
o wow thats a very nice truck and a beautiful car u got. by the looks of your car this truck will be sweet.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I'm glad you were able to get your build thread back on this site. It's one of my favorites, and has given me alot of inspiration to work on my own truck.
I know what you mean about panel fitment issues. This has to be one of the hardest vehicles I have ever had to align doors on. They are curved everywhere, and the body lines always seem to be in the worst places for getting it to look right.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I can't wait to see some pics of the 5.3 install.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Me too... and a video of it running. Thump thump thump!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
I think the time has come, I know everyone would agree with me.
Can you at least tell or show us what you're doing to the engine in detail with pictures please, pretty please. LOL Tri5
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